We specialise in the care, shaping, and restoration of topiary, combining creative skill with precise horticultural technique. From crisp box domes to expressive cloud forms and structured yew, we manage topiary as both a sculptural element and a living plant.
Our topiary services include:
Whether part of a formal parterre, a modern courtyard, or a traditional country garden, our topiary work enhances structure, rhythm, and elegance across the landscape.
Topiary has been used historically in many different european gardening styles, from early Roman gardens through to modern day. Many large and substantial gardens at stately homes and country retreats over the years have a legacy of topiary designs including Parterres, inspired by Italian renaissance style gardens with beautifully ornate, clipped box hedges swirling around them in mirrored patterns or geometric designs with statues or even a water feature.
Knot gardens became very popular in UK during the reign of the Tudors and Stuarts. During this period knot gardens and clipped ornate shapes were introduced to gardens up and down the country. Today we see knot gardens in stately homes, country houses, farmhouse gardens and public parks.
Cutting topiary and hedging can commence when all danger of frost has receded avoiding strong sunlight, as this will scorch the edge of the leaves. It is best to cut your topiary on a dull or wet day which in the UK we have plenty.
